Early BC spread

[bobongo]

I think if we hadn't had the BG game, this would be the case. But with that experience in the recent past, I think the team comes to play hard Saturday.

I think a lot of folks are anxious to see which Jackets take the field this Saturday. We'd all like to see the team learn its lesson and get over the hump. This is a big game.
We should assume BC will bring its A-game, but win or lose, like you I think the Jackets come out and play hard. As for the spread, I'm not touching it.
On the one hand, it's a classic trap game. Tech's coming off a huge upset and have UNC on the horizon. On the other, the team hopefully wants to redeem itself after the BG loss. We'll see what happens.

 

[Techwood Relict]

I need therapy.

I take my couch with me everywhere, in case I need to talk about our team

 

[g0lftime]

I heard this morning that their QB leads the nations in running yards by a QB.

Better spy him then. If we don't it could be a long day.

 

[bobongo]

I take my couch with me everywhere, in case I need to talk about our team

Yeah, at this point I think we all need therapy.

 

[Augusta_Jacket]

Thomas Castellanos IS the BC offense. Stop him and you win the game. He is their leading rusher with 500 yards on 98 attempts. Their top three running backs have 598 combined yards on 128 caries. I think you've got to take away their running game and force him to beat you through the air. Do that and I think we can win comfortably. If we let the RBs get loose or fail to contain him in the pocket then we could be in for a VERY long day...

 

[Lotta Booze]

Huge game for the Jackets for a multitude of reasons. Need to show they can come off a bye week and show some consistency. Need to get the win to keep bowl hopes within reach.
And if GT does come out victorious it would be the first time the Jackets would be in the month of October with a winning record since 2017

 

[RamblinRed]

I'm just sort of expecting a close game since that seems to be what BC does.
5 of 6 games for BC decided by 3 points or less and three by the exact same score - 27-24.

 

[RamblinRed]

I'll also add I will be paying close attention to TO's.
In GT's 2 FBS wins it has 3 TO vs the opponents 10 TO's.
In its 3 FBS losses it has 5 TO's vs 1 for the opponent.

 

[CuseJacket]

I'll also add I will be paying close attention to TO's.
In GT's 2 FBS wins it has 3 TO vs the opponents 10 TO's.
In its 3 FBS losses it has 5 TO's vs 1 for the opponent.

Preach. It's a great rule of thumb in general, unless we are just completely overmatched.

Turnovers and Special Teams

I'm all for dancing gracefully around the miscues and weaknesses of our individual players. But I think it's also unfair to lay all of those misgivings solely at the feet of the coaches. The coaches are not calling "the fumble play". Yes, 5 turnovers are the sign of a bad team. In our case...

gtswarm.com

 

[g0lftime]

Thomas Castellanos IS the BC offense. Stop him and you win the game. He is their leading rusher with 500 yards on 98 attempts. Their top three running backs have 598 combined yards on 128 caries. I think you've got to take away their running game and force him to beat you through the air. Do that and I think we can win comfortably. If we let the RBs get loose or fail to contain him in the pocket then we could be in for a VERY long day...

There's the argument for a third linebacker. Need to keep him contained. This is a game that should help determine the ability of our DC to take away the strength of our opponent.

 

[CuseJacket]

Not sure how much it's mentioned, but BC QB Thomas Castellanos is from Waycross, GA (Ware County HS). It'll be a homecoming game for him. I'm sure the TV crew will mention it.

 

[g0lftime]

Not sure how much it's mentioned, but BC QB Thomas Castellanos is from Waycross, GA (Ware County HS). It'll be a homecoming game for him. I'm sure the TV crew will mention it.

He must like winters.

 

[Augusta_Jacket]

He must like winters.

He originally signed with UCF since he didn't have many P5 offers. Transferred to BC. A lot of players will brave winter to play P5 football if the southern schools aren't giving them an opportunity.

 

[forensicbuzz]

There's the argument for a third linebacker. Need to keep him contained. This is a game that should help determine the ability of our DC to take away the strength of our opponent.

I think a hybrid SS/LB would be better for containment. Need the speed.

 

[g0lftime]

He originally signed with UCF since he didn't have many P5 offers. Transferred to BC. A lot of players will brave winter to play P5 football if the southern schools aren't giving them an opportunity.

Sounds like he would have been a good PJ QB recruit.

 

[Augusta_Jacket]

Sounds like he would have been a good PJ QB recruit.

Maybe. CPJ was well retired before Castellanos graduated HS though.

 

[slugboy]

Not sure how much it's mentioned, but BC QB Thomas Castellanos is from Waycross, GA (Ware County HS). It'll be a homecoming game for him. I'm sure the TV crew will mention it.

if we get the good crew. Otherwise, it’s the historic matchup of the two non-military academies without “University” in our name for the entire game

I think a hybrid SS/LB would be better for containment. Need the speed.

If you have one player spying Castellanos, it’s a risk that player gets schemed out. If it’s an LB spy, the OC sets up Castellanos to outrun him. If it’s the Nickel, he tries to truck him.

I wonder about the 3-3-5 and playing “zone” against the QB, but that gives up a DLineman you need.

Sometimes, you will spy the QB and rotate who is the spy. Motion might reveal the spy

3-3-6 anyone?

 

[Thwg777]

I just noticed we got the <insert expletive> six day option for the Tarholes game. Looks like TV networks also have no idea how this weekend turns out for us.

 

[Augusta_Jacket]

3-3-6 anyone?

Better than the 3-3-4 ND ran against tOSU...

 

[tmhunter52]

Thomas Castellanos IS the BC offense. Stop him and you win the game. He is their leading rusher with 500 yards on 98 attempts. Their top three running backs have 598 combined yards on 128 caries. I think you've got to take away their running game and force him to beat you through the air. Do that and I think we can win comfortably. If we let the RBs get loose or fail to contain him in the pocket then we could be in for a VERY long day...

If we have a good tackler, put that player in at linebacker to stop Castellanos when he runs.